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Mary and Snowball: A Little Dog Makes a Big Difference

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When I became an RN 25 years ago, I decided that caring for the elderly was where I would learn not only how to truly be a nurse. but how to care for the most fragile, and I was right. Share your nurse story with your colleagues. Submit your story today! I was happy that I could be a part of Mary’s life.

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Realizing a Dream: How I Earned My Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

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Later, I joined a nursing agency for the freedom and flexibility family needed. Nursing is in my blood, but my family always came first. Stage five: From long-term care to trauma The children are getting older. I have to admit it was challenging, having spent most of my career in long-term care.

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I Made it, Despite Life’s Ups and Downs

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I worked in urgent care for 21 years and held other jobs at the same time in family practice, specialty services, long-term care, hospitals, and home health. I’ve worked as a nurse manager and an assistant director of nursing, and I’m currently a director of nursing in a post-acute facility.

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Never Let Your Circumstances Determine Your Destiny

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I learned that some nursing environments are tougher than others and nursing has a broad range of opportunities. I seized those opportunities by gaining experience in hospital nursing, long-term care, home health, hospice, corrections, case management, and administration. Submit your story today!

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Nursing Behind Bars: My Experience As a Corrections Nurse

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I made pointless calls to long-term care facilities for individuals with mental health conditions, but no one would accept him due to his history of violent crime. Working at the county jail was transformational and a growth opportunity for me as both a nurse and a human being. Share your nurse story with us!